Legionella DFA LEGIDFA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Legionella Immunofluorescence

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Legionella Immunofluorescence

EPIC Order Name

Legionella pneumophila, DFA

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Sterile leakproff container or slides
Specimen:  Lung biopsy, lung exudate, pleural fluid, transtracheal aspirate, sputum or bronchial washing
Volume: 1 mL
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Direct fluorescnet antibody (DFA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

87278

PDM

5911110

Result Interpretation

No Leionella pneumophila detected

Forms